Eggnog Pie with Gingerbread Crust Recipe
This Eggnog Pie with Gingerbread Crust is a festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings, combining a spiced gingerbread cookie crust with a rich, creamy eggnog filling enhanced by vanilla pudding and whipped topping. The pie is chilled to set and topped with whipped cream and extra gingerbread crumbs for a beautifully seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Crust
- 2 cups gingerbread cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, depending on cookie sweetness)
Eggnog Filling
- 2 cups eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping (or real whipped cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingerbread cookies
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookie crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar if using. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and press the mixture firmly into a pie dish to form an even crust layer.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog and instant vanilla pudding mix until the mixture thickens, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Fold in Whipped Topping and Spices: Gently fold the whipped topping into the eggnog mixture along with ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon, mixing until the filling is fluffy and smooth.
- Chill Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the cooled gingerbread crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to set properly.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the pie with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies, and freshly grated nutmeg for added festive flavor and decoration.
Notes
- If your gingerbread cookies are very sweet, you may skip adding the brown sugar to avoid excess sweetness in the crust.
- Use homemade eggnog for a richer, fresher flavor or store-bought for convenience.
- For a thicker crust, press the cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly.
- Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Chilling the pie overnight enhances the flavors and helps the filling set fully.
- Substitute whipped topping with real whipped cream for a more natural taste and texture.
Keywords: Eggnog pie, Gingerbread crust, Holiday dessert, Christmas pie, No-bake filling, Festive pie, Eggnog dessert
